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Farhan Saeed Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth14 September 1984

Age38 Years

BirthplaceModel Town, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

ProfessionSinger, Songwriter, Actor, Music Video Director, and Entrepreneur

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusMarried

SpouseUrwa Hocane

FamilyFather - Rahat Saeed Butt; Mother - Ghazala Rahat; Brothers - Dr Haroon Saeed and Dr Salman Saeed

Farhan Saeed Biography

Farhan Saeed is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, music video director, actor and entrepreneur from Lahore. Rising to prominence as the lead vocalist of the

Early life and background

Farhan Saeed Butt was born on 14 September 1984 in Model Town, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Raised in a Punjabi Kashmiri family, he attended Crescent High School and later studied at The Keynesian Institute of Management and Sciences and the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences in Lahore, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. His parents are Rahat Saeed Butt and Ghazala Rahat, and he has two brothers, Dr Haroon Saeed and Dr Salman Saeed.

Career

Farhan began his professional music career when he joined the band Jal as a vocalist after Atif Aslam's departure. With Jal he contributed to the band’s early albums, including Aadat (2004) and subsequent releases such as Lamhay and Boondh. After about a decade with the group, he announced his departure in September 2011 to pursue a solo career.

As a solo artist and songwriter, Farhan has released a number of well-known Pakistani songs over the years, among them Khuwahishon (2011), Roiyaan (2014), Haari Haari (2018) and Piyaar Sufiyana (2021). He has also been involved in playback singing for Hindi films, lending his voice to tracks such as Naam-e-Wafa from Creature 3D (2014), Bhool Na Jaana from Main Aur Mr. Riight and Thodi Der from Half Girlfriend (2017). In addition to singing and songwriting, he has credits as a music video director and music director on songs including O Jaana (2018).

Farhan moved into acting alongside his music career. His television acting debut came with De Ijazat Jo Tu (2014) and he went on to appear in high-profile Pakistani dramas including Udaari (2016), Suno Chanda (2018), Prem Gali (2020), Mere Humsafar (2021) and Badshah Begum (2022). He has also made a cameo appearance in the film Punjab Nahi Jaungi (2018). His television work has earned industry recognition and awards, including acting and on-screen couple prizes at various Hum Awards and other ceremonies.

Entrepreneurship and other projects

Farhan has branched into business ventures tied to his musical roots. In 2019 he opened a restaurant called Cafe Rock, conceived as a stage and platform for emerging singers. He has also appeared in advertising campaigns for brands such as Itel Mobile, Canolive Oil and Al Jalil Garden.

Public profile

Farhan is known for his stage performances and has been invited to perform at a range of live events and stage shows. He has been featured on the covers of magazines including People and Gloss. His public support for political figures has also been visible; he supported Imran Khan during the 2018 leadership contest.

Personal life

Farhan married actress and model Urwa Hocane on 16 December 2016 in a ceremony at Badshahi Mosque in Lahore. The couple have appeared together on-screen and have been recognized with awards for their on-screen pairing. Farhan has described his relationship as one that brought focus and structure to his life, and he has shared public anecdotes such as proposing to Urwa beneath the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Public controversies

In 2019 Farhan publicly accused composer Salim Merchant of copying melodic elements from his song Roiyaan in the Hindi song Haareya. The exchange played out on social media, with responses and denials exchanged between the parties.

Latest updates

Farhan continues to balance music, acting and entrepreneurial efforts. Recent acting credits listed include dramas through 2022, and he remains active in music, live performance and ventures that support emerging talent.
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Recent Work

Badshah Begum

Television drama appearance (2022)

2022
Piyaar Sufiyana

Song release (2021)

2021
Mere Humsafar

Television drama appearance (2021)

2021
Prem Gali

Television drama appearance (2020)

2020
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Career Highlights

  1. Joined Jal as lead vocalist and contributed to the albums Aadat, Lamhay and Boondh
  2. Left Jal in 2011 to pursue a solo career
  3. Notable songs include Khuwahishon, Roiyaan, Haari Haari and Piyaar Sufiyana
  4. Acted in popular Pakistani dramas including Udaari, Suno Chanda, Prem Gali and Mere Humsafar
  5. Opened Cafe Rock in 2019 to support emerging singers
  6. Award recognition for songs and on-screen pairings at Lux Style Awards, Hum Awards and ARY People’s Choice Awards
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Farhan Saeed born?

14 September 1984

What is Farhan Saeed known for?

Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Music Video Director, and Entrepreneur

What is Farhan Saeed’s marital status?

Married

Who is Farhan Saeed married to?

Urwa Hocane